John O’Neal’s Invitation to Make the World a Better Place
Civil Rights activism and theatre were integrally intertwined in the life’s work of the founder of Free Southern Theater and Junebug Productions.
Category Archives: Issue
Closing the Great Divide
The success of Black artists should be good for Black theatres, but too often there’s a disconnect.
Black Theatres in the U.S.: Building, Surviving, Thriving
The nation’s African American theatres are as various as the experiences and regions they represent, though they share some common goals and hurdles.
We’re Going to Need a Bigger Table
A new wave of Black playwrights has upended the myth of the singular genius, even as tokenism and constraining expectations persist.
Finding Wakanda Within
Last fall’s International Black Theatre Summit looked for ways to capitalize on Black cultural success.
Tatiana Maslany, Desire Incarnate in ‘Network’
The actor talks about her role in the new Broadway production, staging a truthful sex scene, and her own media diet.
Featured Contributors, Feb. 2019
A deep dive into theatre in prison, and a study of William Kentridge’s latest opus.
Larissa FastHorse’s ‘The Thanksgiving Play’: It’s Okay to Laugh
With her satire of performative wokeness, the Native American writer strives to subtly rewire audiences’ default responses.
Marissa Wolf: Close Listener
Returning to the West Coast, the new-work-focused director takes on Portland and its possibilities.
How Art Creates Community
A deep dive into experimental theatre demonstrated fresh ways to build connections among artists and audiences.
